What the latest ruling means for sales tax for your small business
You may have read or heard about the latest sales tax ruling which allows states to change laws forcing online businesses to collect and remit sales tax. Now you’re wondering how this will affect you. Let’s take a look at how … Read More
Tax Reform Benefit for Small Business Owners
First things first, this new provision, Section 199A, as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act allows for a 20% deduction for qualified business income deduction. There are exceptions and it can get complicated, but, to keep it simple, … Read More
What’s the best state in which to form a LLC?
What’s the best state to form a LLC? I get this question all the time. No. The answer is not Wyoming, Nevada or Delaware! Simply put, your domicile or home state is the best option. Don’t fall prey to the … Read More
How to hire a financial partner not a simple bookkeeper
Think back to when you started your business. Did someone tell you the first person you should hire is a bookkeeper? You should do this before you do anything else because finances are scary. Maybe they said bookkeeping is hard … Read More
Which software should I use for my bookkeeping?
I get asked often by small business owners which software I recommend for bookkeeping. My go to answer is QuickBooks. Most of the time I find it to be the best solution for small businesses. However, I also understand there … Read More
What it means to file for extension on your taxes
Many businesses and individuals file for an extension on their taxes. While there are plenty of reasons to need an extension, it does NOT mean you get extra time to pay taxes owed. What does this mean? It means you … Read More
Can I Take the Section 179 Deduction on my RV?
You own an RV and decide to rent it out for some extra cash. How do you deal with taxes? Let’s dive into understanding the section 179 deduction on your RV rental. First, it’s important to separate the different types … Read More
Prepare to File Your Taxes Checklist
Tax season is in full swing and that means it’s more important than ever to gather all your paperwork. To help you get started, here’s a prepare to file your taxes checklist. Prepare to file your taxes Whether you’re planning … Read More
Do I need to file a tax return for my LLC with no activity?
Sometimes a limited liability company or LLC has a year with no business income or activity. Maybe it’s a newly formed LLC, which hasn’t started doing business yet. Is it an older LLC that hasn’t been formally dissolved? Whatever the … Read More
3 Steps to take if you’re missing a W2 and you want to file taxes
The IRS requires employers to mail employee earnings information, commonly known as a W2, by the end of January. However, there can be delays due to mailing, etc., so it’s best to give your employer an extra week or two. … Read More